Since the creation of ClearBooks in July 2008, ClearBooks has become the leading online accounting system for small business. In that short time, this UK company has gone from being run by a single person to serving over 4,000 customers. The team is young and cutting-edge, and they’re determined to free you from the stressful and time-draining work that goes into your accounting by providing you with a simple platform for doing your daily bookkeeping and accounting tasks. You can also rest easy with ClearBooks, knowing that they have received accreditation from The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers, and have also been HMRC recognized for their VAT filing system. Read More…

AccountsPortal’s mission is to make your bookkeeping work easier and more efficient, so you can do your bookkeeping yourself without losing much time or having to pay for an expensive accountant. At the same time, this cloud-based software will help you look more professional towards your clients and business partners and helps you get paid quicker. AccountsPortal has several easy-to-use features including online invoicing, taxes and VAT modules, payment monitoring aids and several other tools to help you run your own administration like a seasoned accountant. Read More…

Zoho Books is a piece of online accounting software that makes it simple to keep track of your company’s finances. It is one of the programs that make up the Zoho suite of services that can benefit small businesses. Zoho is a trusted name in online software programs, and they are in particularly known for integrating their different specialised services like Zoho Invoice, Zoho Books and Zoho Projects into one SaaS package. If you’re thinking about getting Zoho Books for your small business, here are a few things for you to consider. Read More…

Positives

Great mobile app

Affordable pricing

Responsive customer support

Over 400 third-party apps

Negatives

Payroll support could be better

Xero is a progressive and innovative online accounting solution that enables you to manage your accounts more effectively and make your accounting hassle-free. Some of its features include invoicing and quotes, bank reconciliation, inventory, mobile capability, third-party apps, purchase orders and payroll. The mobile version of the software, Xero Touch, makes it possible to access all your accounting data instantly from wherever you may be. Xero integrates and works well with many other third-party applications (such as advanced solutions for CRM, point-of-sale, e-commerce and more). You have a choice of three pricing plans – Starter, Standard and Premium – all of which have slightly different features and a reduced price for the first six months. Xero also provides a 30-day free trial. Customers enjoy efficient and reliable support from Xero online teams. Xero’s US headquarters is in San Francisco, but this publicly listed company’s products are used in over 180 countries. The company has garnered impressive experience in the area of cloud computing and accounting and has continued to innovate and create new products for the market. Read More…

Positives

Negatives

Some features are UK-only

Mobile version omits certain features

CSV format support is limited

Cloud-based online accounting company FreeAgent was founded in 2007 in the United Kingdom with the main goal of making the lives of smaller businesses and sole proprietors easier in the UK, the U.S. and even worldwide. The site is praised for its many features, of which most are available on mobile platforms as well, such as: a nice overview, creating invoices, bills, estimates in an easy way with different currencies and in different languages, time tracking of your projects, easy bank reconciliation, 7 different reports, a smaller inventory for price lists and stocks, 30 integration and add-on options, and the possibility to give partial or full permission to other users such as your co-workers and accountants. And let’s not forget about two big pros of the site for new users: the completely free 30-day trial period with a fully functional software after which you can choose a monthly or the cheaper annual subscription, and the award-winning support of the company with tutorial videos, webinars and many more. Read More…

Positives

Negatives

No time tracking, checks and 1099s

Certain features (e.g. projects) are not default

Trainings and events are UK-only

Welcome to KashFlow

Online accounting solution KashFlow was launched in 2005 in the United Kingdom for the purpose of providing an affordable software for smaller businesses and sole proprietors. Although the company mostly focuses on its British clientele, KashFlow can be purchased by anyone around the globe. This simple cloud-based software, which exists in three versions, provides you everything you need for running a successful business: easy-to-access invoicing, quick creating of purchases and quotes, starting projects, adding an unlimited number of clients, integrating over 50 apps and services, and automated creation of reports like profit & loss, balances sheets and many more – either on your desktop or on your mobile device. Furthermore, you get access to 24/7 online support, a detailed knowledge base, and invitations to trainings and webinars either for free or for a certain price. But the best thing of all is KashFlow’s pricing which includes a 14-day trial period of the top product of the company and an affordable monthly subscription fee which can be reduced if you refer a friend. Read More…

Crunch.co.uk offers a neatly tailored accounting software package, for a reasonable monthly fee, which is perfect for a freelancer, a contractor or even a small business that aims for growth. Crunch uses intelligent cloud computing, which enables the Manchester, UK based company to service businesses and traders all over the world. The software is enabled for tablets and mobile, meaning that it is possible to keep track of accounts and liabilities on the go; fantastic for small or new businesses which have a very fine line between profit and disaster. Read More…

Positives

Negatives

No estimates and quotes

Bad Android app and mobile version

Integrates with 4 apps/add-ons only

Kashoo, a Canadian-based online accounting solution that was founded in 2008, is for those smaller businesses and sole proprietors who want to work with a program that is simple and straightforward. This service, which really focuses on simplicity, features for instance easy-to-create invoices, bills, expenses, for which you can also set up different currencies. You have the option to start basic projects, add different items to the inventory, and see automatically generated reports. Kashoo also syncs your banking in real-time, gives unlimited access to an unlimited amount of people, completed by support for third-party software/add-on integration. As a new Kashoo user you can try out the software for 14 days for free and without any limitations. After the trial period you can subscribe to the services of the software for a monthly or annual price without any contractual obligation. And last but not least, whenever you need help, the Kashoo customer service – which emphasizes that it consists of living human beings – is ready for your questions through various channels, such as phone, live chat, email support, FAQs, forums, personal trainings and social media. Read More…

Less Accounting is an accounting software package for businesses that aims to make the process of handling bookkeeping a little easier for the average company. They offer a few different packages depending on your experience level and offer guidance on important accounting concepts. Read More…

Positives

Negatives

Little FAQs

Customer support not 24/7

Sage One is online accounting software aimed at small and medium sized businesses. It is simple and intuitive, and you don’t need to be a professional accountant to use it effectively. Sage One opens with a summary section showing your sales, expenses and overall cash flow for the current reporting period. Behind this lies a potentially huge relational database, which you can customize according to your needs. You can trial this versatile software product completely free for as long as you like. The trial version gives an excellent insight into the features of the product but is limited in a few important respects. With the full version and your chosen add-ons, you can manage all aspects of your business finances, including payroll, invoicing and taxes, in collaboration with your accountant. Sage One is an established product which has been around for over 30 years, and as such there is a great deal of community support available. It is an extremely flexible accounting solution that can be customized to suit all business sectors. Read More…